Animals on the Farm
Students discover that farm animals produce different types of products. Grades PreK-
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Apple Genetics: A Tasty Phenomena
Using the context of apples, students will apply their knowledge of heredity and genetics to distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction as they explain how new varieties of apples are developed and then propagated to meet consumer demand for a tasty, uniform, consistent product.
Apple Science: Comparing Apples and Onions
Students explore heredity concepts by comparing observable traits of apples and onions, collecting data on the traits of different apple varieties, and investigating apple production. Additional activities include hands-on methods for testing apple ripeness.
Apples and the Science of Genetic Selection
Students will distinguish between natural and artificial selection and use a student-centered learning activity to see how science and genetics have been used to artificially select apples for specific traits like color, texture, taste, and crispness.
Applying Heredity Concepts
In this lesson, students will complete monohybrid and dihybrid Punnett squares in preparation for taking on a challenge to breed cotton plants that produce naturally blue colored cotton.
Aquaculture Adventures
Students investigate a variety of aquaculture food products, discover how and where they are grown and raised, and explore their nutritional benefits.
At Home on the Range (Grades 3-5)
Students investigate rangelands by growing their own grass to represent a beef or sheep ranch.
At Home on the Range (Grades 6-8)
Students investigate rangelands by growing their own grass to represent a beef or sheep ranch.
Baa, Ram, Ewe... Sheep Tales
Students explore the process of making wool into cloth.
Backpack Garden
Through project-based learning, students use school resources to construct and grow a school garden to supplement the school Backpack Program with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Bartering Through the Seasons
Students investigate the seasons, explore the process of wool production, and discover how trade and barter have historically allowed people to satisfy their needs and wants.
Be a DetEGGtive!
Students identify and explain unique properties of eggs based on scientific investigations and write a book to explain what they have learned.